Jacques Gordon

Jacques Gordon is a Visiting Lecturer and former Executive-in-Residence at MIT's Center for Real Estate, appointed in 2023. He teaches 'Real Estate Portfolio Management: Principles and Practice' and advises master’s students. Previously, he served as a Global Strategist at LaSalle Investment Management ($82B AUM), guiding international real estate investments. He co-chairs PREA's Social Impact committee and chairs LaSalle’s Climate Risk Task Force. His research focuses on real estate investment strategies, economic indicators, and climate resilience.

Education: PhD in Urban Studies & Planning (MIT), MSc (London School of Economics), BA (University of Pennsylvania). Awards: Graaskamp Award (PREA) for contributions to real estate research. Notable publications include pioneering the JLL Global Transparency Index (1999) and recent work on core/non-core investment strategies.

Roles: Board member of JLL Income Property Trust, Real Estate Research Institute, and the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Urban Research. Advises on climate risk and urban policy.